Barbie dolls, even those of the Harajuku variety, break sometimes, and it seems Nicki Minaj is suffering from a vocal injury.

The MC has a bruised vocal cord — she revealed as much in a Tweet Monday night — but the ailment didn’t keep her from performing on the Today Show Tuesday morning. Somebody’s doctor better not have basic cable.

We’ve got photos from Minaj’s set — a number that included the songs “Starships,” “I Am Your Leader” and “Pound the Alarm.” Check out the gallery above.